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Schmaley Family History

Schmaley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schmale, Schley, Schmalz, Schooley, Schmal, Schmaltz, Schmall

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Where is the Schmaley family from?

You can see how Schmaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schmaley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schmaley families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schmaley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schmaley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schmaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schmaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schmaley. 100% of Schmaley men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Schmaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Schmaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmaley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Schmaley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Schmaley. For the veterans among your Schmaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmaley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Schmaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schmaley in 1967 was 73, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schmaley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schmaley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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